New Chipotle in Schenectady

Turkey Day is upon us. By this time next week, we’ll all surely be tired of leftover renditions of the feast: Turkey sandwiches, turkey hash, turkey soup, turkey pot pie…

Lucky for us, a new Chipotle is opening on November 29th in Mansion Square Shopping Plaza (in Niskayuna). Break out of the poultry routine and grab a carnitas burrito (for example). Order an extra helping of guacamole, just because you can.

Chipotle is known for its use of local ingredients (they qualify local as within 350 miles). This new installment currently does not have any Capital Region farms on the docket for suppliers, but interested parties should reach out via the company’s website to discuss distribution options (when I talked to a spokeswoman from Chipotle, she mentioned that many of the locations in New York City buy ingredients from Upstate farmers). This dedication to “local” is what Chipotle calls “Food With Integrity.” Check out the menu to see how the company maintains that position.

Anyone a Chipotle fan? What’s your favorite menu? Or lease favorite? Talk about it in the comments, continue the conversation on Facebook, or let’s chat about it on Twitter (don’t forget the #518food hashtag).

Deanna Fox is a part-time farmer and full-time foodie, and more about her can be found here.